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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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Tuesday, 30 May 2017
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America's Cup officials make wrong call in Artemis race with Team New Zealand
30 May 2017Red-faced America's Cup officials have admitted they made a mistake and shouldn't have awarded a race to Team New Zealand in Bermuda. Todd Niall reports from Bermuda. Video, Audio
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Greens membership wants more young women in Parliament
30 May 2017The Green Party membership has sent a clear message to the party leadership that they want more young women in Parliament, and the party has responded with its final list, released today. Video, Audio
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SOS in stoush over sugar levels in sports drinks
MPI has ordered SOS Hydration to add fives times as much sugar to its product in order to meet the definition of an electrolyte drink, but SOS says its instruction is based on outdated science. Audio
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Watercare makes decision on treatment plant site
The Oratia community is delighted after Auckland's water authority Watercare decided against uprooting dozens of families in the Auckland suburb to make way for a new water treatment plant. Video, Audio
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Wellington arena 'years in the making' - Phil Sprey
30 May 2017Wellington based promoter Phil Sprey responds to news today that the Capital could be set to get a new arena. Video, Audio
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Wellington likely to get new 12,000 seat arena
30 May 2017Wellington region's mayors have voted in favour for a new arena. Wellington Mayor Justin Lester talks to John Campbell about why the capital needs a new venue, and how much it might cost. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 30th May 2017
30 May 2017Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
Monday, 29 May 2017
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Calls for end to councillors' free lunch
29 May 2017A Hutt City Councillor is calling for his colleagues to bring their own lunchboxes to council meetings, which he says will save the ratepayer up to $20,000 per year. Audio
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Christchurch dairy workers too scared to work nights
29 May 2017The Woolston Discounter dairy is one of two stores on Ferry Road that has been robbed multiple times this year. Audio
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Dunedin children waiting more than a year for dental check ups
A shortage of dental therapists in Dunedin means some children are having to wait more than a year for dental check ups at community oral health hubs. Audio
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Fears mental health workers will move to rest homes
29 May 2017Mental health organisation Platform Trust wants an urgent meeting with Government amid fears a pay equity deal will lure workers into the aged care sector. Audio
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High hopes pinned on Team NZ ahead of Round Robin One
29 May 2017RNZ America's Cup reporter Todd Niall talks to John Campbell about what happened on the second day of the America's Cup racing in Bermuda. Audio
Checkpoint
About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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